Our Place at His Place (Page 2)

We’re designed to desire and delight in altruistic vengeance. And yet, we’re quite incapable of dispensing it on our own.

It’s one thing to love the unlovable, and another thing entirely to forgive the unforgivable.

Focusing on “me” prevents me from finding my meaning. Because it’s not about me … or you!

As a witness for God, all you’re asked to do is to share you. Authentically and transparently. And to prepare to share what you base your hopes on.

We must shine in ways that brings Dad praise! We’re here to learn to mirror His brilliance in our darkness.

Instead of playing the victim, Joseph takes on responsibility in the face of unfair adversity. Wow! Who does that?

When feeding some lust is our highest hope for happiness, we’ve been badly conned by our own deceitful heart and disordered desires.

We often view self-control as mainly willpower. But Joseph doesn’t focus on suppressing his desire for sin; but, expressing his desire for God.

Vulnerability is not weakness! Vulnerability is the courageous display of imperfections.